The reason we were given was that CBR had very recently become fogged in. And it is a bit foggy just now, granted.
We didn't hear the announcement about the
wine and the seat. But the passenger next to us did, and told staff she'd be happy to change to 17D, and couldn't care less if her jeans got a minor strain. She just wanted to get home after some extensive work travel. We're annoyed, but she's livid.
Anyhow, just waiting to see what the outcome might be. Given the fog and the number of people they need to sort out …